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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
7Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT

The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact premium SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want European luxury-brand cachet alongside genuine off-road versatility. Slotting into the crowded entry-luxury crossover segment, it competes on style, refinement, and the storied Land Rover name. Its target buyer prioritizes brand prestige and capability, but safety-conscious shoppers deserve a clear-eyed look at the data before signing.

VERDICT

The 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally find the Discovery Sport appealing for its upscale cabin materials, composed ride quality, and distinctive styling within the compact SUV segment. Most praise its off-road-oriented character and premium feel, while noting that infotainment responsiveness and interior refinement can feel inconsistent relative to German rivals. Overall, professional opinion positions it as a compelling choice for brand loyalists, with some reservations about long-term ownership value.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V678000

Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the NFSM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N927.

Reported 2024-09-12

STRUCTURE:BODY24V163000

Risk: A body structure with reduced structural strength may not adequately protect passengers in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the right side, lower A-pillar bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2024. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N871.

Reported 2024-02-29

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
1reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 3Unknown Or Other 3Engine 2Forward Collision Avoidance 1Structure 1Tires 1

Other Discovery Sport years

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Land Rover Discovery Sport 2024. Methodology · Disclosure